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Elisa Trevino and Michael Grimes, Business Owners - The Beignet Stand

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The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino

The Beignet Stand

The Beignet Stand has become a San Antonio favorite, known for its delectable New Orleans-inspired treats. From classic powdered sugar beignets to innovative creations like their beignet fried chicken sandwich, The Beignet Stand offers a range of flavors to satisfy every palate. The business, which operates under the umbrella of Southern Grit Flavor, was started by Elisa Trevino and Michael Grimes, a passionate and talented…

Heather O’Neill, Business Owner - Sweat Equity

Women Owned

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Sweat Equity

Founded by fitness and wellness guru, Heather O’Neill, Sweat Equity sets itself apart in a growing industry through its vision of being a “health and wellness amusement park.” The unique sauna studio offers a diverse range of services, including full-spectrum infrared modalities, cryotherapy, contrast therapies, somadome meditation pods, and IV vitamin infusions. The journey of Sweat Equity has included major challenges, a…

Jennifer Riesman, Business Owner - Rooster Crow Baking Co.

Women Owned

Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman

Rooster Crow Baking Co.

Rooster Crow Baking Co. is an indie bakery based in San Antonio, Texas, that has made its mark in the local culinary landscape with unique and delectable creations. Lead by owner and baker, Jennifer Riesman, the bakery specializes in quirky pies, custom cakes, kolaches and more, offering a delightful array of treats that cater to the diverse tastes of its customers.

Before launching Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennife…

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Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

BIPOC Owned

Monika Alvarez

Club 6 Digitos

Monika Alvarez spent 20 years working in corporate America as a sales director where she dreamed of starting her own business. “I loved my job, but at the end of the day, I wanted to be my own boss and find ways to help other women with the same entrepreneurial spirit,” Monika said.

With the motivation and passion to branch out on her own, in December 2016, Monika launched Club 6 Dígitos, a business developme…

BIPOC Owned

Acenette “Ace” Gonzalez

Maravilla Cacao

Acenette Gonzalez, or “Ace,” always knew she wanted to use her creativity to experiment withflavors. After graduating with an Associates in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio and studying Hospitality Management at their Hyde Park campus, she found herself testing her skills in a kitchen. However, after several years in the Dallas restaurant scene, she felt she was not where she wanted to be….

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The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Monika Alvarez

Acenette “Ace” Gonzalez

The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino

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